Post-Soviet Contexts
The fall of communism and the rise of capitalist economies have had profound effects on gender roles and sexuality around the world. As nations emerge from totalitarian...
Historical Records
Historical records are official documents that record events, facts, and figures from the past. They include written accounts such as books, newspaper articles, diaries, and...
In post-Soviet contexts, narratives of national identity, history, and heroism tend to be shaped by heteronormative values that promote traditional gender roles and conformity. This can lead to the...
"How has the historical invisibility of queer experiences in post-Soviet societies influenced contemporary activism, collective identity, and cultural memory?"
It is a question that demands an...
The term "cultural memory" refers to the collective memories of a group of people who share certain experiences or beliefs. Oppression is the act of suppressing the rights, freedoms, and privileges...
Pride movements have played an important role in the LGBTQ+ community's fight for equality and recognition. These movements are characterized by parades and marches that celebrate the queer community...
Archives are collections of historical records that have been preserved for future generations to study and learn from. They include physical objects like documents, photographs, audio recordings,...
What is an archive?
An archive is a collection of documents, records, or data stored away in a specific location, often for preservation purposes. Archives can be physical collections of paper...
The Erasure of Queer Individuals from Historical Narratives
Queer individuals have been marginalized throughout history due to their non-conforming gender identities and sexual orientations. This...
Queer figures have been erased from history for many reasons, including their nonconformity to societal norms and beliefs about gender and sexuality. These people were often persecuted, ostracized,...